P666 CEEFAX 2 666 Fri 17 Jan 21:12/24 NICHOLSON DUO CHAMPION BOUND 1/2 David Nicholson is double-handed in Sunday's AIG Europe Champion Hurdle with Escartefigue and Zabadi. However last year's winnjt Collier Bay has been withdrawn as ttainjt Jim Old reckons the champion hurdler is not forward enough to tackle the race. David Bridgwatet will ride Escartefigue with Adrian Maguiri aboard Zabadi. Aidan O'Brien is responsible for the main Irish hopes, Utubande and Theatreworld. The latter won over the course and distance at Christmas. SELECTED ENTRIES AT SUNDAY CARD p684 Football 302 Cricket 340 General 380 Montelado A-Z Guide EarlyOdds Leop DecsP666 CEEFAX 2 666 Fri 17 Jan 21:14/11 NICHOLSON HAS STRONG PARTY 2/2 As well as Champion Hurdle hopefuls Escartefigue and Zabadi, David Nicholson will have four other runners at Leopardstown on Sunday. Unbeaten novice chaser Mulligan lines up for the Baileys Arkle Perpetual Challenge Cup. Hi faces Ireland's most popular National Hunt horse Dangle. Namoodaj, already favourite in some lists for the Triumph Hurdle, makes his debut in the Waterford Crystal Hurdle. Kadi and Call It A Day go for the Listed Foxrock Handicap Chase. SELECTED ENTRIES AT SUNDAY CARD p684 Sport Headlines 301 Racing Index 660 Montelado A-Z Guide EarlyOdds Leop Decs